Explore Mode
Explore Mode pairs conversational Theo with proactive web search and inline citations — perfect for “tell me about X” questions, fact-finding, and quick discovery.
In depth
Explore is Theo’s curious mode. Every reply pulls live sources from the web, weaves citations into the answer, and offers follow-up questions and a one-click knowledge map of the topic.
It’s lighter than Research (no multi-pass synthesis) and faster than Think (no extended reasoning), so it’s the right default for everyday discovery.
Examples
- “Tell me about the EU AI Act”
- “Compare React Server Components vs. Astro Islands”
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Research Mode (Deep Research)
Research Mode runs a multi-pass background pipeline — searches dozens of sources, synthesizes findings, and produces a polished, downloadable research document.
Knowledge Map
A knowledge map is an AI-generated mind-map-style breakdown of any topic — auto-saved as a Notes project for further editing or as part of Learn Mode and Explore Mode follow-ups.
Fast Mode
Fast Mode is Theo’s default conversational engine — instant replies, low credit cost, and the right pick for quick questions, drafts, and lightweight artifact creation.